How long is the flight from South Africa to Virginia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Virginia you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to Richmond takes 28h 44m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Richmond takes 45h 49m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from South Africa to Virginia on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to Virginia as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Virginia?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Virginia

Which airlines fly to Virginia?

United Airlines, KLM and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Virginia from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Virginia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Virginia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

There are 12 operators available for flights from South Africa to Virginia as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?

The required travel and health documents for your Virginia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:50 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R15 757Etihad Airways

Thu, Jul 16 - Fri, Aug 21

19:50 - 18:20

JNB

IAD

28h 30m

1 stop

21:00 - 9:00

IAD

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

R16 067Qatar Airways

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Sep 15

20:55 - 8:45

JNB

IAD

41h 50m

1 stop

21:00 - 9:00

IAD

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

R16 361Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

19:25 - 16:45

JNB

DCA

27h 20m

2 stops

19:07 - 9:25

DCA

JNB

32h 18m

2 stops

R18 860British Airways

Tue, May 12 - Mon, Jun 15

21:15 - 16:47

JNB

DCA

25h 32m

2 stops

19:07 - 9:25

DCA

JNB

32h 18m

2 stops

R18 941British Airways

Mon, May 18 - Mon, Jun 15

20:00 - 5:30

CPT

IAD

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 16:10

IAD

CPT

14h 25mdirect

R18 990United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

20:05 - 18:14

CPT

DCA

28h 09m

1 stop

13:45 - 19:15

DCA

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

R19 105Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

20:25 - 21:45

JNB

DCA

31h 20m

2 stops

20:50 - 8:45

DCA

JNB

29h 55m

2 stops

R19 382Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

20:05 - 22:53

CPT

DCA

32h 48m

2 stops

7:00 - 19:15

DCA

CPT

29h 15m

1 stop

R19 905Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

19:50 - 9:30

CPT

DCA

19h 40m

1 stop

9:30 - 9:30

DCA

CPT

42h 00m

2 stops

R25 538United Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26

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Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Virginia

Our best Kenya Airways deals on South Africa to Virginia flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Sept 15

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

39h 16m

3 stops

RDU23:41Raleigh-Durham

Sept 19

RDU7:10Raleigh-Durham

48h 25m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R21 538

Kenya Airways

Sept 15

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

37h 03m

2 stops

RDU14:23Raleigh-Durham

Sept 19

RDU10:00Raleigh-Durham

45h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R22 240

Kenya Airways

Apr 21

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

33h 05m

3 stops

DCA17:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Oct 28

DCA11:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

44h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R42 259

United Airlines flights from South Africa to Virginia

Our best United Airlines deals on South Africa to Virginia flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 13

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

15h 30m

IAD5:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD18:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 25m

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R18 990

United Airlines

May 7

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m

1 stop

DCA12:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

May 12

DCA18:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 750

United Airlines

Apr 26

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

15h 55m

IAD5:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 29

IAD19:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 25m

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R22 387

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/8

15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 757

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:50-18:20

1 stop28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/9

21:00-9:00

1 stop30h 00m

R16 067

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

20:55-8:45

1 stop41h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/9

21:00-9:00

1 stop30h 00m

R16 361

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/6

19:07-9:25

2 stops32h 18m

R18 860

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

21:15-16:47

2 stops25h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/6

19:07-9:25

2 stops32h 18m

R18 941

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

R18 990

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-18:14

1 stop28h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

13:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

R19 105

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-21:45

2 stops31h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/6

20:50-8:45

2 stops29h 55m

R19 382

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-22:53

2 stops32h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

7:00-19:15

1 stop29h 15m

R19 905

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

19:50-9:30

1 stop19h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/5

9:30-9:30

2 stops42h 00m

R25 538

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Virginia?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Virginia from South Africa, with most prices found around R14 908. If you aren’t able to travel to Virginia during the month of September, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 459.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Virginia flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Virginia flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in Virginia	101 airports

The fastest flight from South Africa to Virginia takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from South Africa to Virginia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 101 airports in Virginia. From South Africa there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Virginia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
There are 12 operators available for flights from South Africa to Virginia as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?
The required travel and health documents for your Virginia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Virginia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 904	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 687 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 894 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 605 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 502 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R19 211	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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